Why, this year, I’m Overhauling My System of Making New Year’s Resolutions. For the umpteenth time in my life, I’m waiting for a new year to begin and contemplating what New Year’s resolutions to make. But just about making the same tired resolutions over and over again. Make them. Forget them. Feel crappy. Stay stuck. Next. Obviously this method is […]
Are TV shows about divorce the next big thing?
It’s a huge treat when you can turn to TV and find a series that you connect with. Characters who reflect back your own zany life. Stories that show women with sass and intelligence weathering the storms of life and thriving anyway. A TV show that makes you laugh at the craziness around you. A show that makes you think “I thought […]
Gifts for Your Ex (No really, nice ones.)
Gifts for your Ex. A Way to Have Better Relations With An Ex Through Strategic Gift Giving I think it can go without saying that the holidays can be super stressful. You are doing your very best to be a bastion of holiday cheer instead of the heartless Grinch you may feel like inside. If you and your former are […]
LAUSD bomb threat. This is what it feels like to live in LA on a day that someone threatens to bomb a school.
Today, the entire Los Angeles Unified School District was shut down because of a bomb threat. On most days, I’m just a mom with a thirteen year old struggling to pack lunch and make it before class begins. This is what it feels like to live in LA on a day that someone threatens to bomb a school. I was going […]
My Top Ten Reasons Why Christmas Over 40 Sucks Reindeer Balls.
Whoever said Christmas is for kids was speaking big truth. I’m trying not to get all Grinchy this time of year, but really and truly Christmas when you’re past 40 is pretty sucky. Here are just some of the top reasons why. Reason 1. Glittery Christmas Sweaters. I’ve bought several “festive” Christmas sweaters with sequins that I reluctantly […]
6 Perfect Holiday Gifts for Your Best Friend-Plus A Giveaway!
6 Holiday Gifts To Give Your Best Friend. The holidays are really and truly here and suddenly it’s time to get a gift for your very best friend. I’ve put together a list of 6 perfect holiday gifts for your best friend-plus a giveaway! Scroll down for some great gift ideas for that special girlfriend. In case you aren’t sure who that […]
Surviving the Holidays As A Single Parent. 7 Tips to Keep Your Sanity.
Tips I’ve learned to make coparenting easier on everyone during the holiday season. Ho Ho Ho. Merry. Happy. Jolly. Or if you’re a newly single parent, the phrase you might be looking for is Bah Humbug. Whether you’re a newly single parent or have been doing this whole co-parenting gig for a while, the holidays are not easy on single parents. […]
Stitch Fix Review-Casual Holiday Style-Plus a Giveaway!
Cannot believe it’s the holiday season. Last week it seemed I was decorating pumpkins, and suddenly it’s full on, pedal to the medal holiday time. Like most years, the holiday season seems to have snuck up on me. I’m woefully unprepared, especially in the whole holiday outfit department. Thank you, oh thank you, Stitch Fix for coming to the rescue with […]